Prescott
Prescott is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Priest's cottage.
Origin and history
Prescott is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'priest's cottage'. Historically used as a habitational surname, it transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established classic name.
Popularity in the United States
1,718 babies in the United States have been named Prescott since 1880. It ranks #3071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.1 %)
- TX (45.6 %)
- MA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 70 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 278 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Famous people named Prescott
- Prescott Bush: Politician, Banker
Nicknames
Scott
Fun facts
- Prescott originates from Old English 'preost' (priest) and 'cot' (cottage), referring to several places in England.
- Like many aristocratic given names, Prescott began as a English surname before gaining usage as a first name.